So when we caught up with producer Peter Farrelly at "Movie 43's" premiere on Wednesday, we had to ask how they handled casting.

"It was a very hard movie to make, because we only had a budget of $6 million," said Farrelly, who also serves as a director on the project along with Elizabeth Banks, Brett Ratner and nine others.

They wanted it to be a series of interconnected comedy shorts, "and we wanted to use big talent who doesn't usually do this kind of movie: Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry," Farrelly went on.

"What we did was, we literally would shoot for three days - do a short - and then we'd shut down for four months," he explained. "And then we'd wait until they were available [and] go to them wherever they were - Australia, Europe, New York, L.A. Go to them, shoot three days, close down for three months."

In all, the movie "took three-and-a-half years to make," he said. "And it's a miracle, we actually did come in under budget."

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Totally agree with you on this movie! I cant even believe all these actors/ actresses would agree to doing this!
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If you thought the drunk chick sneezing and crapp.ing all over the bathtub wall in Hall Pass was funny – if the "frank and beans" in There's Something About Mary made you cringe – if Stiffler, drinking beer with spunk in it in American Pie made you gag – or Austin Power's cup of "nutty" coffee made you quit drinking Joe – Then this movie is definitely for you. A-List stars doing nasty stuff.

AMAZING how they got away with it!!

The only thing that would have made the movie any better (worse) than it is, is if they had Dennis' crazy brother Randy Quaid in it.

Went with my brother to see this movie. I didn't see the previews. He saw only part of a preview and assumed with all the talent it would be interesting.... well, after 10 minutes we walked out. It's hard to believe trash like this would even be considered by some of these actors... I'm sure people will talk about its return on investment, but hopefully it won't spawn more movies which stoop so low for supposed humor. I want my 10 minutes back.... and I know my brother wants his $20 back.

Sean William Scott and the kids in the bottom left hand corner are the only one who have the appropriate facial expressions for this movie poster. Everyone else looks like they were posing for their next E! interview.

Ma'am your fear of fecal poisoning is alarming. Dung is not something to fear but rather something one should appreciate as it has many practical uses. Uses like fertilizer to help land grow crops, medicinal purposes, and of course entertainment. Butt dumplings are always good for laughs in many many ways. And after all laughter truly is the best medicine. So ma'am i suggest you attempt to get over your fear and try to appreciate your turds. Perhaps you could start by going out and sling shotting your stink nuggets at your neighbors. Not only would that be a humorous surprise but it will show them you care as well.